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Friday

Apr 21, 2017 at 3:01 AM

“The History of the U.S. Lightship Service, 1820-1985”: 10 a.m. April 21, Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute of Salem State University, 10 Federal St. Robert Mennino Jr., president of the U.S. Lightship Museum, will share the story of Nantucket Lightship/LV-112, a national historic landmark and a national treasure. The lightship functioned as a floating lighthouse in the coastal shoals of Nantucket Island. Built in 1935 and nicknamed the “Statue of Liberty of the Sea,” the lightship was the first landmark seen by transatlantic ships entering American waters from Europe. Today the ship is berthed in her home port of East Boston and is open to the public as a maritime museum. This lecture is part of the Explorers “Friday Coffee” series, a free program for senior citizens ages 50 and older. For information: https://explorerslli.org/friday-coffees.Salem Democratic City Committee meeting: 7 p.m. April 25, 135 Lafayette Community Room, 135 Lafayette St., Salem. The Salem Democratic City Committee will hold its monthly meeting in the community room at 135 Lafayette St., Salem. For information: 978-219-9890; marshafink@hotmail.com; https://www.facebook.com/salemdemocrats.“Marblehead’s Role in The War of 1812”: 10 a.m. April 28, Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute of Salem State University, 10 Federal St. Judy Anderson, a social and cultural historian, will review Marblehead’s role in the three-year War of 1812. More than 1,000 Marblehead men and boys suffered and died — a sixth of the town’s population. As late as April 1815, nearly half of them remained prisoners of war in England’s Dartmoor prison months after the peace was signed. Anderson is the sole proprietor of Marblehead Architecture Heritage & Tours. She served as the former curator of the Jeremiah Lee Mansion. She holds a bachelor’s degree from UCLA and a master’s degree from the University of Southern California. This lecture is part of the Explorers “Friday Coffee” series, a free program open to all North Shore seniors ages 50 and older. For information: https://explorerslli.org/friday-coffees.Boating safety class: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 29 and 30, Palmer’s Cove Yacht Club, 74 Leavitt St., Salem. This class covers two days of essential boat training and the certificate needed for New Hampshire state boating requirement and the Massachusetts youth boating requirement. Lunch will be provided. Cost: $70, adults; $30, ages 12-16. For information: 781-595-5815; marblehead.flotilla.43@gmail.com; a0130403.wow.uscgaux.info.18th annual Spring Dance to benefit the Stephen M. O’Grady Scholarship Foundation: 7-11 p.m. April 29, Knights of Columbus, 94 Washington Square, Salem. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A $20 ticket donation includes several door prize chances, a DJ and dancing, sweets, snacks and coffee. Patrons will also have the chance to try their luck at a 50/50 raffle — $10 a ticket with a guaranteed minimum of $1,000, including a second raffle for $150 in lottery tickets if five tickets are purchased. Attendance is not necessary to win. For ticket ordering information and to preview the list of raffle prizes from local donors, see http://www.stephenogrady.com. The Stephen M. O’Grady Foundation was founded in memory of Stephen O’Grady, Boys & Girls Club executive director, killed by a drunk driver at the age of 30 in 1999. The foundation has donated more than $206,000 to local youth causes, including $164,000 in scholarships for Salem Little League and Boys & Girls Club alumni.Walk for HAWC: noon April 30, Salem Common, North Washington Square. Healing Abuse Working for Change, HAWC, will host its 25th-anniversary Walk for HAWC. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States, and HAWC, the longest-standing domestic violence agency on the North Shore, is entirely dedicated to supporting victims of domestic abuse. Beginning and ending at the Salem Common, the annual 5K is HAWC’s largest fundraising and community event, attended by more than 1,000 people each year. Their goal is to raise $115,000, and all of the proceeds from this event will benefit HAWC’s programs and services, which support more than 2,700 clients annually. Community members and supporters are invited to volunteer, sponsor, create or join a team for the Walk. The event will include music, food and activities, available in the Salem Common before the Walk kicks off at noon. Walkers are encouraged to return to the Common upon finishing to enjoy a complimentary lunch provided by Kelly’s Roast Beef. Cost: $10, ages 18 and older; $3, children. Advance registration online is strongly encouraged. For information: https://hawcdv.donorpages.com/Walk2017.OngoingNar-anon community support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Salvation Army, 93 North St., Salem. Nar-anon is a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction. This 12-step program offers help through shared experiences, strength and hope. Meetings are free and open to families and friends of addicts in the North Shore area. Parking is available in the rear of the building via Mason Street. Meetings are nondenominational. For information: 978-969-0266.LifeBridge Thrift Shop accepting donations: Any who have furniture or quality items they no longer need are encouraged to donate their items to LifeBridge Thrift Shop, 47 Canal St., Salem. The store is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All profits go toward the effort to end homelessness. Furniture must be in good condition. For information: 978-745-2459.Meals on Wheels drivers: Meals on Wheels drivers are needed to help the Salem Council on Aging deliver every day in Salem. A route takes about an hour and drivers receive a daily stipend of a little more than $18 per day. For information or to volunteer, call Nutrition Coordinator Sophia Hines at 978-744-0924, or by email at shines@salem.com.ILCNSCA programs: Independent Living Center of the North Shore and Cape Ann Inc. presents a regular series of programs. Request communications accommodations at least two weeks in advance. For more information: 978-741-0077; 978-745-1735.Over the Rainbow Dinner Club: 5-8 p.m. second Tuesday of every month, The House of Seven Gables 115 Derby St., Salem.“Better Days” workshop: 3-4 p.m. Wednesdays, North Shore CDC, 104 Lafayette St., Salem. Presented by NERLC and ILCNSCA.LGBTQIA — Living with Disabilities Peer Run Support Group: 1:30-3:30 p.m., third Thursday of every month, ILCNSCA office, 27 Congress St., Suite 107, Salem.Assistance with Completion of Universal Housing Application: 2-4 p.m., first Wednesday of every month, ILCNSCA office, 27 Congress St., Suite 107, Salem.Community Access Advocacy Team Meeting: 1:30-2:30 p.m., second Wednesday of every month, ILCNSCA office, 27 Congress St., Suite 107, Salem.All People Accessible Business Meeting: 2:30-3:15 p.m., second Wednesday of every month, ILCNSCA office, 27 Congress St., Suite 107, Salem.NERLC Peer Support Group: 5:15-6:15 p.m., every Thursday, ILCNSCA office, 27 Congress St., Suite 107, Salem.SMART Recovery Meetings: 7-8 p.m. Mondays, Northeast Recovery Learning Community, 11 Dartmouth St., Suite 301, Malden.NERLC: Chill-n-Chat with Mel: 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Renaissance Club, 176 Walker St., Lowell.NERLC: Writing Group: 2-3 p.m. Thursdays, Northeast Recovery Learning Community, Lowell Resource Center, Hildreth Building, 45 Merrimack St.Salem BNI Chapter: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, the Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington St. The Salem Enterprise Chapter of Business Networking International meets in the Sophia Room of the Hawthorne Hotel to increase exposure to many other professionals and businesses, substantially increase referral business and build lasting relationships with local professionals. Guests are welcome to attend a meeting of The Salem Enterprise Chapter. For information, contact President Michael Kaloutas at mkaloutas@mycolorcraft.com.Moose Lodge rentals: Salem Moose Lodge 218 is now renting its function hall to nonmembers. The lodge is located at 50 Grove St., Salem. For information: 978-745-6450.Celebrate Recovery: 6:30 p.m. Mondays, 9 Church St. Receive help with habits, hurts and hang-ups. See how Celebrate Recovery can help. For information: 617-803-4589.Weekly Wednesdays at St. Peter/San Pedro: The St. Peter/San Pedro Episcopal Church, 24 St. Peter St., is open Wednesdays for various activities. The schedule will be 10:30 a.m. to noon, craft time — bring knitting, carving, scrap booking and friends; noon to 1 p.m., light lunch (soup, bread, sandwiches, etc.); 12:30 p.m., individual silent prayer in the chapel; 1 p.m., prayer service in the chapel; 1-1:30 p.m., individual silent prayer; and 3-4 p.m., tutoring. For information: 978-745-2291.Early childhood screenings: Salem Public Schools offers developmental screenings to locate, identify and refer for special education evaluation any 3-, 4- or 5-year-old living in Salem who might have disabilities. The screening will take place at the Salem Early Childhood Center in the Bentley School on Memorial Drive. For information: 978-740-1181.